John, don’t believe this happens much these days, there are a shrinking number of dealers who will sell gear on consignment, but don’t know of any that will trade in so to speak. The commission starts at about 20% and goes up from there. The problem is that camera gear, apart from high end pro … Read more
Hello all. I just spent and interesting morning at Mt Glorious (near Brisbane) chasing a few rainforest species for the year list. The highlight was was seeing a Male Paradise Riflebird in full display…something I’ve not witness before. The strange thing was, it was an immature bird. Now, I know it takes a few years … Read more
Hi all, Does anyone know if there was ever a BARC submission for the possible?/probable? American Golden Plover that spent the northern winter down in Boat Harbour a couple of years ago? I remember a lot of people got some excellent photos, but never heard if the sighting was accepted or even submitted? Cheers, Ed … Read more
From ABC rural. Wedge tails a threat for livestock By Julia Holman Tuesday, 10/01/2012 A New South Wales farmer has lost 15 angora goats this summer to attacks from Wedge-tailed eagles. Ron Harris has 200 goats at his property in Burragate in south east NSW. He says he’s frustrated nothing can be done to stop … Read more
January seems to be a month where people don’t think about doing pelagic trips on the east coast of Australia, so SOSSA would like to offer to all Birding-Aus readers, who aren’t already a SOSSA member, a 10% discount on the January trip. This is for anyone who hasn’t already booked. January can be a great … Read more